Hello, Steve!
Thank you for coming back to
planDisney and asking us another question. I’m glad to hear that you’re interested in using
MagicBand+ during your visit to the
Disneyland Resort!
As you mentioned, MagicBand+ can be purchased online at
disneystore.com prior to your vacation. There are a variety of designs and themes to choose from, and they all have the ability to glow in multiple colors and can pulse with vibrations. This makes MagicBand+ a magical way to enhance your experience in the parks, especially during shows like World of Color – ONE, Fantasmic!, and other evening spectaculars. I do find that inventory fluctuates often, so if you don’t see a band that catches your eye, be sure to check again later. The Disney Store mobile app makes browsing even easier!
You can also purchase MagicBand+ at various locations throughout the Disneyland Resort after you’ve arrived, including inside
Disneyland Park and
Disney California Adventure Park, at the Disneyland Resort Hotel gift shops, and at World of Disney in the
Downtown Disney District. You will find that there is some overlap between what’s available online and what’s in the stores, and the selection will vary.
In my opinion, there tend to be more options in person, especially if you’re looking for resort-specific designs. However, the benefit of buying in advance is that you have plenty of time before your first theme park day to fully charge your band, link it to your
Disneyland mobile app, assign park admission to it, and pair it with your smartphone.
I hope this information helps, Steve. Have fun picking out a pixie-dusted MagicBand+ that speaks to you! Please feel free to write back with more questions as you continue planning your vacation.
Wishing you magic,
Courtney